Crystal’s One Night of Love novel Chapter 164

Chapter 164 Try Again 

Henry keeps refusing my call. Has he… fallen for Crystal? I can’t believe she’s Dad’s biological daughter! How can this be? How can she snatch away everything that belongs to me? Audrey sneered. So what if she’s Dad’s biological daughter? Once I destroy this evidence and eliminate that half-dead jeweler, no one will learn the truth, and I’l remain the apple of my father’s eyes! 

A chuckle escaped her lips as she tore the letter into pieces. 

Downstairs, her husband was engaged in a passionate night with the housekeeper. They paid her no mind. as their lustful moans echoed throughout the house. 

Nevertheless, Audrey didn’t care that her husband was ignoring her. 

Back in Barnwood, Henry had been busy socializing as it was the end of the year. It had been days since he met with Crystal. 

Meanwhile, Crystal was celebrating Christmas with John and Anna. 

“The water pipe’s broken!” exclaimed Anna from the kitchen. When she stepped out, her apron was soaked through, and water droplets were dripping on the ground. 

John swiftly said, “Change your clothes quickly. Don’t catch a cold.” 

The care he displayed toward her warmed Anna’s heart. 

As she sauntered toward her bedroom, she said to Crystal, “Can you call someone to fix the pipe, Crys? We won’t be able to have dinner like this. 

Crystal nodded and made the call. 

Half an hour later, the doorbell rang, and she went to open the door. They sure arrive fast- 

When the door was opened, she saw Henry standing outside in a dark blue shirt, gray wool trousers, and ă gray, branded coat. 

He appeared mature and stunning in that attire, 

Stunned, Crystal blurted, “Why are you here?” 

The man’s gentle gaze landed on her. “I’ve finished my work.” 

Just as Crystal wanted to speak with him outside, Anna stepped out of her room after changing into a new 

set of clothes and saw him. “Henry, you’re here!” 

Henry used that opportunity to enter the living room. After he stylishly set the gifts in his hand down, he handed his coat to Crystal. “If I weren’t busy with my work, I would’ve visited Mr. Winters sooner.” 

Joyously, Anna said, “You don’t need to buy anything! Your presence here is more than enough!” 

Staring at Crystal, Henry uttered slowly, “I should do this since this is our first year together.” 

Anna could tell the hidden meaning behind his words. 

Silently, she shifted her sight to John, signaling him to go by the book. 

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Of course, John understood his wife’s message. 

While Henry genuinely wished to court Crystal, their parents hadn’t met each other yet. Thus, the couple wouldn’t conform to local etiquette regardless of whose family they were dining with at Christmas. 

“It’s to be expected at this time of year. Show Henry some hospitality, but don’t keep him around for too long. He still needs to have dinner with his family later tonight,” John said with a grin on his face. 

“Can you call and ask why the plumber isn’t here yet, Crystal?” Anna asked while pouring their guest a cup 

of coffee. 

Without delay, Crystal attempted to return to her room to make the call because she didn’t want to handle Henry. 

However, he swiftly interjected, “No need for that. I can fix it.” 

Anna beamed. “You know how to do this, Henry? In any case, I don’t think you should. It’ll dirty your clothes.” 

“It’s fine.” Henry rolled up his sleeve and grabbed the tools. 

In response, Anna gestured for Crystal to stop the call and accompany Henry. 

After the couple ambled into the tiny kitchen, they shut the door. 

Crystal squatted next to Henry and watched him fix the water pipe with skill. A hint of surprise flitted across her face. “I didn’t expect you’d know how to do this.” 

Gazing at her, Henry grinned. “I know many things.” 

Crystal blushed. Can this man behave himself for once? 

But it wasn’t an exaggeration of his skills at all. He did fix the water pipe fairly quickly. 

While Crystal had heard of the saying “Men are the most charming when doing things” before, she had never experienced it. At that moment, though, her heart was pounding as she watched him finish fixing the pipe. 

Henry put the tools away and smiled. “What’s the matter? Never seen a man as handsome as me before?” 

Reflexively, Crystal attempted to stand up. 

Instead of letting her go, he whispered, “I need to head home for dinner later. Let’s go on a date-after this. I have a present I want to show you.” 

Hesitation swirled in her eyes. I am touched, but…. 

Henry gazed at her before kissing her cheek. 

“Are you done yet, Henry?” Anna pushed the door open just then and happened to witness that scene. 

Crystal’s cheeks burned with embarrassment as she wondered how to react. Meanwhile, Henry rose to his feet and washed his hands. “Madam Anna, I wish to buy something with Crystal for Christmas later. I’ve been quite busy recently and didn’t have the chance to shop with her.” 

Anna agreed. “Of course. You youngsters should spend more time outside.” 

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After Henry finished washing his hands, he tidied his shirt. 

Politely, he informed the older woman, “I’ll have Crystal home before dinner. Also, I would like to bring her to meet my family on Friday. I thought it’d be better if I mentioned this first.” 

Suppressing her joy, Anna encouraged Crystal to change her clothes and go on a date with Henry. 

Ten minutes later, Crystal settled into the passenger seat of the gold Bentley Continental. 

Biting her lip, she said, “I didn’t agree to meet your parents.” 

Henry lit a cigarette and left his left hand hanging outside of the window. “Don’t you think you should meet my parents after I met yours? Or do you think marriage isn’t something one needs to tell their parents abour?” 

Enraged, Crystal turned her head toward him. 

He grabbed her head with his right hand and kissed her 

The deep and passionate kiss lasted for a long while before he pressed his forehead against hers. “We don’t need to tell them about our private life, but not when it comes to marriage.”